Hampton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hampton city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
137,334
Population
2,669/sq mi density
$67,758
Median Income
$36,787 per capita
$234,100
Home Value
$282,439 Zillow
$1,346
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
248
Violent Crime/100K
2,902 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,758 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 136.3 sq mi (352.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0480°N, 76.2973°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampton city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.73 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.9").